The Golden Apple Of Discord

Author : Lauren Hodge,Shelby Blakely,Cassidy Donaldson,Meghan Pinson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1482063506

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The Golden Apple of Discord by Lauren Hodge,Shelby Blakely,Cassidy Donaldson,Meghan Pinson Pdf

Taralie Severin and her three sisters are a powerful coven of modern-day witches who banish mythical creatures in between classes and shifts at the police station. But when Taralie is kidnapped by vampires and converted into the undead, her sisters are ordered to execute her for crimes against the Milunfran order. Refusing, the sisters become fugitives from both their kind and vampires alike. Ignorant and hunted, Taralie becomes entangled with unlikely allies, a band of vampires in hiding from the ruiling vamperic government. With this new addition to their coven Taralie must balance duty with desire while learning not everything is as it seems, their enemies are worse than she knows, and she could be on the verge of ending a thousand-year-old civil war.

Author : Randall L. Schweller
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421412788

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Maxwell's Demon and the Golden Apple by Randall L. Schweller Pdf

Mixing myth, entropy, and Angry Birds, Randall Schweller brings a novel perspective to international studies. Just what exactly will follow the American century? This is the question Randall L. Schweller explores in his provocative assessment of international politics in the twenty-first century. Schweller considers the future of world politics, correlating our reliance on technology and our multitasking, distracted, disorganized lives with a fragmenting world order. He combines the Greek myth of the Golden Apple of Discord, which explains the start of the Trojan War, with a look at the second law of thermodynamics, or entropy. "In the coming age,” Schweller writes, “disorder will reign supreme as the world succumbs to . . . entropy, an irreversible process of disorganization that governs the direction of all physical changes taking place in the universe.” Interweaving his theory of global disorder with issues on the world stage—coupled with a disquisition on board games and the cell phone app "Angry Birds"—Schweller’s thesis yields astonishing insights. Maxwell’s Demon and the Golden Apple will appeal to leaders of multinational corporations and government programs as well as instructors of undergraduate courses in international relations.

Author : Jerome Moross,John Latouche
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258348977

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The Golden Apple by Jerome Moross,John Latouche Pdf

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780553494839

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Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history’s greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious. Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece. Don’t miss The Wanderings of Odysseus, the companion to Black Ships Before Troy, and follow Odysseus on his adventure home. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.

Author : Catherynne M. Valente
Publisher : Tordotcom
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250816207

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Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente Pdf

Comfort Me With Apples is a terrifying new thriller from bestseller Catherynne M. Valente, for fans of Gone Girl and Spinning Silver Sophia was made for him. Her perfect husband. She can feel it in her bones. He is perfect. Their home together in Arcadia Gardens is perfect. Everything is perfect. It's just that he's away so much. So often. He works so hard. She misses him. And he misses her. He says he does, so it must be true. He is the perfect husband and everything is perfect. But sometimes Sophia wonders about things. Strange things. Dark things. The look on her husband's face when he comes back from a long business trip. The questions he will not answer. The locked basement she is never allowed to enter. And whenever she asks the neighbors, they can't quite meet her gaze.... But everything is perfect. Isn't it? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Carrie Vaughn
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429992247

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Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn Pdf

When Evie Walker goes home to spend time with her dying father, she discovers that his creaky old house in Hope's Fort, Colorado, is not the only legacy she stands to inherit. Hidden behind the old basement door is a secret and magical storeroom, a place where wondrous treasures from myth and legend are kept safe until they are needed again. The magic of the storeroom prevents access to any who are not intended to use the items. But just because it has never been done does not mean it cannot be done. And there are certainly those who will give anything to find a way in. Evie must guard the storeroom against ancient and malicious forces, protecting the past and the future even as the present unravels around them. Old heroes and notorious villains alike will rise to fight on her side or to undermine her most desperate gambits. At stake is the fate of the world, and the prevention of nothing less than the apocalypse. In the same month, along with this all-new hardcover, Tor will publish a new novel in Carrie Vaughn's popular, New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series featuring werewolf talk radio host, Kitty Norville. Kitty Goes to War will be the eighth book in this successful mass market series. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Homer,Agnes Spofford Cook Gale
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341770744

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Achilles & Hector by Homer,Agnes Spofford Cook Gale Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Lauren Hodge
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1499389396

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Discordia by Lauren Hodge Pdf

For every character in a novel there are stories that couldn't and shouldn't be told in one manuscript. In the first book of The Discord Trilogy, we meet Milunfran witches, vampires in hiding from powerful governments, deposed Dacian vampires, and current rulers of the vampire world, the Noricum. Together these characters create a layered and complex world that leaves us wanting more. But, just because there are stories not told in the novel, doesn't mean they are buried and gone forever. Discordia is a collection of behind the scene stories that give us a second course at a banquet The Golden Apple of Discord started. "Witty, irreverent, and well written, the first book in the Discord Trilogy is a welcome breath of fresh air." - The Entertainer "Lauren Hodge has created a magically complex world that includes a well-developed vampire and witch society." - Compulsion Reads

Author : 50minutes,
Publisher : 50Minutes.com
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9782806296467

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The Trojan War by 50minutes, Pdf

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Trojan War in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Trojan War. When Menelaus, king of Sparta, returned home after visiting his dying father in Crete to discover that his beautiful wife, Helen, had been kidnapped by Paris and taken to Troy, he was furious. He declared a war on Troy that would last ten years, lead to a considerable loss of life, and eventually end in the famous saga of the Trojan horse. In just 50 minutes you will: • Understand the context surrounding the Trojan War, leading up to the fearless kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris • Discover the sacrifices made by both sides and the intricacies of ancient warfare, particularly in the face of the impenetrable defence of the walls of Troy • Recognise the final blow to the Trojans when the Greeks sent in their famous wooden horse, and finally captured the city and recovered Helen ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Author : Cath Lauria
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781839081354

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Black Cat: Discord by Cath Lauria Pdf

Legendary super-thief Black Cat takes on some of Marvel's most renowned heroes and mob secrets in this electrifying heist novel from Marvel Heroines Felicia Hardy always puts her own interests first, but the appearance of a mythical golden apple in New York has everybody with a hint of power scrambling for it. And who’s everyone’s number one choice to nab it for them? The Black Cat, of course. Yet that isn’t the only job on Felicia’s radar. When a smart-aleck kid turns up demanding her help, Felicia finds herself caught between the mob, her morals and some very insistent supervillains. It’ll take all nine lives to wriggle out of this one intact, but Felicia has more than one trick up her sleeve.

Author : Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1592577644

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology by Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown Pdf

The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.

Author : Josephine Preston Peabody
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387326956

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Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew by Josephine Preston Peabody Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Earle Ashley Walcott
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041824434

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The Apple of Discord by Earle Ashley Walcott Pdf

"The Apple of Discord" is a novel written by Earle Ashley Walcott, an American author. It was first published in 1933. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and moral dilemmas. The title, "The Apple of Discord," is a reference to the mythological golden apple that led to the Trojan War, and the story may involve elements of rivalry or conflict. While the novel is not as well-known as some other literary works, it may offer an engaging narrative that delves into complex human relationships and motivations.

Author : Françoise Rachmuhl
Publisher : Lion Forge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Goddesses, Greek
ISBN : 1941302483

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Mortals and Immortals of Greek Myth by Françoise Rachmuhl Pdf

"The stories of the Greek mortals and immortals and their legendary exploits tower as tall now as they have for thousands of years. Join the twelve gods at the top of Mount Olympus, and learn the tales of Greek heroines and heroes, who performed extraordinary feats of strength, bravery, and intelligence. This sumptuously illustrated collection of classic myths will reveal all their secrets, even the most incredibles ones."--Publisher's description

Author : Yoon Ha Lee
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765384874

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Variations on an Apple by Yoon Ha Lee Pdf

"For the fairest." Past, present, and future. Again. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.